Balanoposthitis as a cutaneous marker of diabetes mellitus in an apparently healthy male
Journal Title: Nasza Dermatologia Online - Year 2015, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Background:Balanoposthitis inflammation of the glans penis, which often involves prepuce is a common condition and are usually managed symptomatically without considering a possible association diabetes. Acquired balanoposthitis may be the first clinical presentation of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus. Methods: We enrolled 100 subjects with balanoposthitis with no history of diabetes mellitus in the past. Random blood sugar was done in all subjects, those with random blood sugar more than 140 mg/dl underwent fasting and 2 hour post prandial blood sugar estimation. Result: Out of 100 patients having balanitis,7patients were detected to have diabetes mellitus for the first time, while another 4patients were found to have impaired glucose tolerance for the first time. Conclusion:In conclusion, we must bear in mind that balanoposthitis may be the first clinical sign of diabetes mellitus in males and hence appropriate blood glucose testing should be carried out when assessing men with balanoposthitis.
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Virendra Saoji, Amit Achliya
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